Manufacturing Project Manager – Budget, Delivery & Leadership

Project Manager
Stoke-on-Trent
Up to 65k

The Project Manager is responsible for interpreting technical statements of work and design documentation to support project planning, budgeting, procurement, implementation, testing, training, and closeout. The role involves managing project documentation, including tender packages, change orders, purchase orders, and subcontracts, to ensure high-quality site execution. The Project Manager plans, schedules, and maintains timelines in a fast-paced manufacture and installation environment while maximising resources and optimising budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret technical statements of work and design documentation to lead comprehensive project planning, budgeting, procurement, implementation, testing, training, and closeout phases.
• Manage all financial aspects of projects, including cost control, budget adherence, and financial reporting.
• Thoroughly understand project plans and specifications to identify and procure the correct types and grades of materials and equipment, ensuring strict compliance with project requirements and quality standards.
• Lead, mentor, and manage project teams, including fitters and site supervisors, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Assure the availability and optimal utilisation of all essential project resources, including personnel, equipment, materials and logistic facilities.
• Plan, schedule, and maintain project timelines in a fast-paced manufacturing and installation environment, maximising resource efficiency and optimising budgets.
• Proactively identify, record, and manage project issues and risks, escalating critical concerns to relevant stakeholders and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of all project documentation, including tender packages, change orders, purchase orders, subcontracts, status reports, time sheets and project closeout documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Make prompt and effective organisational and commercial decisions to drive project success.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including internal departments, clients, vendors, and subcontractors. Ensure clear, concise, and regular communication regarding project status, milestones, and challenges.
• Develop specific goals and detailed plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish work in a timely and professional manner, aligning with overall company goals.
• Effectively prioritise project goals and tasks while managing multiple ongoing projects concurrently to meet strategic business objectives.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients. Provide regular progress updates, manage expectations, address concerns promptly, and ensure requirements are understood and translated into actionable tasks. Use active listening, problem-solving, and negotiation to maintain strong relationships and support successful project delivery

Essential skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of installation, test & commissioning of major manufacturers' LV/MV/HV switch gear
• Contract and commercial understanding
• Good analytical and communication skills
• Ability to supervise engineers and site supervisors
• Good organisational ability, including capacity for juggling multiple tasks and details
• Open-mindedness and ability to work well within a team